Jim,

I've spent the last four summers "on the road" with my gliders (2012- ASW27, 2013-Duo Discus X, 2014 and 2015 ASH30Mi) (not all at once). I've got tons of advice and lessons learned, but the most important thing to figure out is "Where and when can I get a tow?" followed closely by "Who's coming to get me when I land out?" (Not "if" you notice.") I have takeoffs and landings from airports from Colorado west to Hawaii and Idaho south to Tucson. Only 3 landouts on other-than-hard surface runways. Let me know if you'd care to discuss via phone.

Tom Bjork
SF